DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/EZ82-H622
Defense Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mathematical Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Dewey Taylor
Abstract
This is an expository thesis on integral domains which are not unique factorization domains. We focus on restoring a type of unique factorization using prime ideals within quadratic integer rings. In particular, we examine which quadratic integer rings will admit such factorization.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-8-2015